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A.Hold a public hearing and take
action on Zoning Board of Adjustments Application ZBA11-19 (Access Self
Storage), a variance request to the parking requirement (Schedule
125-170.D.) that self storage uses are required to have 1 parking space per
1,000 square feet, 1 parking space per 250 square feet of office area and 4
parking spaces for a waiting area on approximately 2.0 acres zoned “CG”
(General Commercial), legally described as Tract 90 of the Perry and Austin
Survey, generally located south of Farm to Market Road 646 and east of West
Walker Street, with the approximate address being in the 3200 block of West
Walker Street.

B.Hold a public hearing and take
action on Zoning Board of Adjustments Application ZBA11-20 (Eastern Regional
Park), a variance request to the parking lot shade tree requirement
(Section 125-170.I.) on approximately 28.7 acres zoned “PS-PUD” (Public and
Semi Public with a Planned Unit Development Overlay) and “OS-PUD” (Open Space
with a Planned Unit Development Overlay), generally located south of League City Parkway (SH 96) and east
of Dickinson Avenue with the approximate address being 2105 Dickinson Avenue.

C.Hold a public compliance
hearing with possible action on ZBA11-11 (2722 Webster), to determine
whether Owner(s)/Lienholder(s) have complied with Order issued 05-05-2011 for a
building or structure determined to be a dangerous building in such Order, and
issue any additional order(s), including assessment of penalties, determined
necessary to address such conditions per 22-331 et. seq. of the League City
Code of Ordinances on property legally described as a portion of Lot 47,
Division D of the League City Subdivision (Cucco Estates Subdivision), a subdivision in League City, Galveston County,
Texas. (INITIAL DETERMINATION PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED ON 05-05-2011)

OWNERS/LIENHOLDERS

Bobby F. Cucco, 2720 Webster
Street, League City, Texas 77573

And 2722
Webster Street, League City, Texas 77573

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City
of League City

Zoning
Board of Adjustments / Building Standards Commission

Special
Session Agenda

July
7, 2011

6:00
PM

Council
Chambers, 200 West Walker Street

D.Hold a third public compliance
hearing with possible action on ZBA11-06 (Riviera Wall), to determine
whether Owner(s)/Lienholder(s) have complied with Order issued 06-02-2011 for a
building or structure determined to be a dangerous building in such Order, and
issue any additional order(s), including assessment of penalties, determined necessary
to address such conditions per 22-331 et. seq. of the League City Code of
Ordinances on property legally described as Promenade Easement (Wall), of
Riviera Subdivision, a subdivision in
League City, Galveston County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof
recorded in Volume 18, Page 285, of the map records of Galveston County, Texas.
(INITIAL DETERMINATION PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED ON 03-03-2011; FIRST COMPLIANCE
HEARING CLOSED ON 04-07-2011; SECOND COMPLIANCE HEARING CLOSED ON 06-02-2011)

CERTIFICATE

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT
THE ABOVE NOTICE OF MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD AT CITY HALL OF
THE CITY OF LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS, BY THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2011 BY 6 PM, AND WAS
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE (THE TEXAS OPEN
MEETINGS ACT). ITEMS POSTED IN THE OPEN SESSION PORTIONS OF THIS AGENDA MAY
ALSO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO HEAR
ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED AGENDA ITEMS THAT QUALIFY FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION,
IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BY PUBLICLY ANNOUNCING THE APPLICABLE SECTION NUMBER OF
THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, (CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SPECIFICALLY
INCLUDING CHAPTER 551.071 “CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY”), THAT JUSTIFIES
EXECUTIVE SESSION TREATMENT.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM OF
THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE
ABOVE-REFERENCED PROCEEDING MAY CONSTITUTE A MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT
TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. BY
THIS NOTICE, THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY ADVISED OF SAID MEETING NOT LESS THAN 72
HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION NOTED ABOVE.

Ms.
Hamilton, Alternate 2, arrived at 6:04 p.m. and was activated as a voting
member in Mr. Bogus’ absence. Mr. Bogus arrived later in the meeting at 7:00
p.m. and was reactivated to vote.

Ms.
Alleman was absent due to a work scheduling conflict.

City
Representatives:

Mark
Linenschmidt, Senior Planner

Oscar
Arevalo, Building Official

Lonzell
Banks, Code Compliance Official

R.J.
Davidson, Building Inspector

Chris
Torres, Code Enforcement Officer

Steve
Weathered, City Attorney

Susan
Wologo, Recording Secretary

II.Approval of Minutes

A.June 02, 2011

Ms. Beasley made a
motion to approve the minutes of June 02, 2011.

Ms. Kosty seconded the
motion.

The motion passed
unanimously with a vote of 5-0-0.

The Board entered
into an Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 6:18
p.m. Mr. Christiansen announced that pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code, the Board discussed legal issues only and that no final
action, decision or vote was made with regard to any matter considered in the
executive session concluded.

III.Swearing in of Witnesses

Mr.
Christiansen swore in the witnesses, stating this is a quasi-judicial board,
which is being recorded and therefore anybody that speaks should be aware it is
considered testimony. Any appeal of the decision by the Board of Adjustment
must be filed with the Court of Competent Jurisdiction within 10 days of the
date of the decision rendered by this board.

VI.Public Hearings and
Action Items from Public Hearings

Mr. Christiansen opened the public hearings at 6:20
p.m.

A.Hold a public hearing and take
action on Zoning Board of Adjustments Application ZBA11-19 (Access Self
Storage), a variance request to the parking requirement (Schedule
125-170.D.) that self storage uses are required to have 1 parking space per
1,000 square feet, 1 parking space per 250 square feet of office area and 4
parking spaces for a waiting area on approximately 2.0 acres zoned “CG”
(General Commercial), legally described as Tract 90 of the Perry and Austin
Survey, generally located south of Farm to Market Road 646 and east of West
Walker Street, with the approximate address being in the 3200 block of West
Walker Street.

Mr. Linenschmidt,
Senior Planner, restated the staff report for this item and reviewed all eight
tests within the staff report for the Commissioner’s consideration. He further
added that should the request be approved, staff recommends the following
condition:

1. The site shall
provide no less than 46 parking spaces, as shown on the Site Plan.

Mr. Christiansen asked
if there was anyone present from the public wishing to speak on this item. With
no one present from the public to speak on this item, Mr. Christiansen
requested the Board vote on the variance findings pursuant to Section 125.47 of
the League City Code.

Ms. Kosty made a
motion to approve ZBA11-19 (Access Self Storage) with the condition that the
site shall provide no less than 46 parking spaces and that the criteria of the
variance findings is met.

The Board reviewed the
8 Variance Finding criteria and voted affirmatively on each. The motion passed
unanimously with a vote of 5-0-0 with the condition recommended by staff.

B.Hold a public hearing and take
action on Zoning Board of Adjustments Application ZBA11-20 (Eastern Regional
Park), a variance request to the parking lot shade tree requirement
(Section 125-170.I.) on approximately 28.7 acres zoned “PS-PUD” (Public and
Semi Public with a Planned Unit Development Overlay) and “OS-PUD” (Open Space
with a Planned Unit Development Overlay), generally located south of League City Parkway (SH 96) and east
of Dickinson Avenue with the approximate address being 2105 Dickinson Avenue.

Mr. Linenschmidt,
Senior Planner, restated the staff report for this item and reviewed all eight
tests within the staff report for the Commissioner’s consideration. He added
that should the request be approved, staff recommends the following condition:

1. A 30-foot buffer
area with the existing trees along the southern portion of the property to be
maintained as a buffer area between the Single-family residential and Public
and Semi Public zoning districts.

A discussion was held
regarding the placement of the parking lot on the site plan. Mr. Linenschmidt explained
that due to the restrictions within the power line easement, the parking lot
was considered to be the most economical use for the area.

Mr. Christiansen asked
if there was anyone present from the public wishing to speak on this item.

George Ronan, 1900 Alaska
Ave. came forward and inquired about the property owner notice he received and
asked if the variance would affect his machine shop located on Alaska Ave. Mr.
Linenschmidt explained that Mr. Ronan received the notice because staff is
required to notify all residents within 500 feet of the boundary of the
property requesting the variance. He further responded that the staff report
contains variance finding criteria that addresses any effects the variance would
have on the area. Mr. Stephenson added that the variance request is only for
the parking lot shade tree requirement so that would be the only possible detriment
to Mr. Ronan’s shop, not having trees.

With no other comments
from the public, Mr. Christiansen called for a motion.

Ms. Hamilton made a
motion to approve ZBA11-20 with the condition recommended by staff and that the
applicant shall be required to plant small native ornamental trees and shrubs
with a maximum height of 10-feet to provide wildlife habitat, aesthetic value,
to help with water runoff during heavy rains and to provide some shade.

Ms. Kosty seconded the
motion.

The Board reviewed the
8 Variance Finding criteria and voted affirmatively on each. The motion,
including the two conditions, passed unanimously with a vote of 5-0-0.

C.Hold a public compliance
hearing with possible action on ZBA11-11 (2722 Webster), to determine
whether Owner(s)/Lienholder(s) have complied with Order issued 05-05-2011 for a
building or structure determined to be a dangerous building in such Order, and issue
any additional order(s), including assessment of penalties, determined
necessary to address such conditions per 22-331 et. seq. of the League City
Code of Ordinances on property legally described as a portion of Lot 47,
Division D of the League City Subdivision (Cucco Estates Subdivision), a subdivision in League City, Galveston County,
Texas. (INITIAL DETERMINATION PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED ON 05-05-2011)

Mr. Arevalo, Building Official, came forward and gave a brief history
and an update on the property. He explained that Mr. Cucco has received
assistance from the county to receive a new home. He said the process has been
going forward and a demolition permit (for the property at 2722 Webster) has
been obtained. He recommended the case be closed and the item be removed from
the docket with staff following up and monitoring the property with Code
Enforcement action.

Mr. Christiansen made a motion to close ZBA11-11 (Webster).

Mr. Stephenson seconded the motion.

No discussion was held.

The motion to close ZBA11-11 (Webster) passed unanimously with a vote
of 5-0-0.

D.Hold a third public compliance
hearing with possible action on ZBA11-06 (Riviera Wall), to determine
whether Owner(s)/Lienholder(s) have complied with Order issued 06-02-2011 for a
building or structure determined to be a dangerous building in such Order, and
issue any additional order(s), including assessment of penalties, determined
necessary to address such conditions per 22-331 et. seq. of the League City
Code of Ordinances on property legally described as Promenade Easement (Wall),
of Riviera Subdivision, a subdivision in
League City, Galveston County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof
recorded in Volume 18, Page 285, of the map records of Galveston County, Texas.
(INITIAL DETERMINATION PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED ON 03-03-2011; FIRST COMPLIANCE
HEARING CLOSED ON 04-07-2011; SECOND COMPLIANCE HEARING CLOSED ON 06-02-2011)

Mr. Arevalo gave a
brief history of this item and said he hoped to receive an engineering report,
a scope of work and a timeline from the representatives to determine when some
corrective action will occur.

Mr. Christiansen
called the representatives forward. James Young was present representing South
Shore Harbor Commercial Maintenance Association and Michael Ash was present representing
the Rivieria Home Owners Association. Both representatives shared their
interpretations regarding the structural integrity of the wall.

Ms. Beasley and Ms.
Kosty inquired as to when a stamped P.E. engineering report would be available
so that the Board can make a determination on what needs to be done.

Luis Martinez with Paul
Engineering came forward and said he is currently waiting on a soil report and
should have it by the next scheduled meeting on August 4th. He also
recommended incremental surveys over a six month period determine if there is
movement in the wall.

Ms. Beasley suggested
that at the August 4th meeting the representatives commit to another
soil testing during a six month period with a compliance hearing to follow.

Mr. Christiansen made
a motion to hold the 4th compliance hearing on August 4th
with the representatives providing a professional engineer stamped report
determining the safety of the wall then from there the Board will determine
future action.

Ms. Beasley seconded
the motion.

No discussion was
held.

The motion passed
unanimously with a vote of 5-0-0.

Mr. Christiansen
closed the public hearings at 7:27 p.m.

IV.Adjournment

Ms.
Beasley made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Mr.
Stephenson seconded the motion.

Mr. Christiansen
adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.

___________________________________ ______________________________

Mark
Linenschmidt James
Christiansen,

Senior
Planner Chair,
Zoning Board of Adjustment

Date minutes approved:
___________________

City of League City
300 W. Walker
League City, TX 77573
Ph: 281-554-1000